Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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